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Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 2022 - 2023

Episode 1

From Bullied to Brave

Sat, Oct 1, 2022

Hosted by Craig Robinson. Globetrotters TNT, Torch, Wham, and Hammer shed light on the "Art in the Paint" initiative, which helps create artful basketball courts in communities that need them the most. Cheese, Bulldog, Hot Shot, and Jet meet with local D.C. youth to support their mission for clean water and self-reliance.; A young man's life is changed forever when he overcomes bullying with the encouragement from the team. And Hammer takes his slam dunk to new heights with his skydive trick shot. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 2

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!

Sat, Oct 8, 2022

Globetrotters, Wham and TNT, pay homage to the legendary Coach Lou; Torch, Hammer, Wham, and Hot Shot take an unforgettable journey to Australia. Wham and Hammer venture off the court and on to the farm to learn valuable skills in food cultivation and healthy living. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 3

Knocked Out

Sat, Oct 15, 2022

Hosted by Craig Robinson. Spelling Bee champion and basketball star, Zaila Avant Garde, meets with Coach Lou and receives a lesson in the Globetrotters' innovative trick shots. TNT, Torch, Wham, and Hammer learn about cooking nutritious meals through a healthy competition. Hammer and Torch explore their entrepreneurial passions as they are encouraged by an Atlanta gelato company. TNT, Torch, Wham, and Hammer get a history lesson from Coach Lou when he puts a twist on a classic playground game of, Knockout. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 4

Hola, Chile!

Sat, Oct 22, 2022

The Globetrotters, Jet, Bulldog and Hot Shot, head to DC's Ward 8 to play a classic playground game of BasKetball with the champion little leaguers, the D. C. Kings. ; Torch, Hammer, and Hot Shot head to Broward, Florida, to meet with the The Embrace Girls Foundation; a nonprofit encouraging at-risk girls. Director, Velma Lawrence, and her incredible girls at Arcola Elementary School host the players for their traditional uplifting tea parties. Thunder and the Globetrotters perform for a special crowd in Chile and meet with the Chilean Minister of Sports and a deserving group of local children.

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Episode 5

H-A-R-L-E-M Spells Harlem

Sat, Nov 26, 2022

Coach Lou, Wham, Hammer, TNT and Torch head to the outdoors for a fishing excursion.; Wham, Cheese and Hammer learn about the construction industry; Cheese and Zaila Avant-Garde, the 2021 Scripps Spelling Bee Champion and basketball sensation, receive a lesson in food prep for space.; TNT supports Torch from the sidelines of one of the fastest growing sports for women, flag football. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 6

Classic Precision

Sat, Dec 3, 2022

Coach Lou and the players help create greenspace in southside Chicago.; Torch and Cheese learn about the importance of mentorship for teens in the tech industry.; Wham and Bulldog uplift a group looking to make a fresh start.; Thunder throwbacks to his trick shot gauntlet at an abandoned warehouse.; Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 7

Urban Farming

Sat, Dec 10, 2022

Hosted by Craig Robinson. A young man's life is changed forever when he overcomes bullying with the encouragement from the team. Wham and Hammer venture off the court and on to the farm to learn valuable skills in food cultivation and healthy living. TNT, Torch, Wham, and Hammer get a history lesson from Coach Lou when he puts a twist on a classic playground game of, Knockout.

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Episode 8

Beats and Buses

Sat, Jan 7, 2023

Wham, Bulldog, and Hotshot fulfill a major need for a south central Los Angeles after-school program. Aspiring teen-girl music producers teach Jet, Bulldog, Wham, and Cheese how to make beats. Hotshot takes a touching look at the city that raised him in Harlem, New York. Hammer, Wham, and Bulldog have classic Guinness World Record moments. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 9

Trick Shots & Tea Parties

Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Wham, Cheese and Hammer learn about the construction industry; Torch, Hammer, and Hot Shot head to Broward, Florida, to meet with the The Embrace Girls Foundation; a nonprofit encouraging at-risk girls and uplifting tea parties.; Thunder throwback to his trick shot gauntlet at an abandoned warehouse.; Torch, Hammer, Wham, and Hot Shot take an unforgettable journey to Australia. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 10

Good Eats

Sat, Jan 21, 2023

Hosted by Craig Robinson. Cheese, Bulldog, Hot Shot, and Jet meet with local D.C. youth to support their mission for clean water and self-reliance. TNT, Torch, Wham, and Hammer learn about cooking nutritious meals through a healthy competition. Thunder and the Globetrotters perform for a special crowd in Chile and meet with the Chilean Minister of Sports and a deserving group of local children. TNT supports Torch from the sidelines of one of the fastest growing sports for women, flag football.

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Episode 11

The Garden State

Sat, Jan 28, 2023

Hammer, Cheese, and TNT trade in the wood-grain for the ice rink in Chicago. Jet, Hotshot, and Cheese encourage literacy in Harlem. Hammer shares the inspirational story of his childhood injury and how he recovered. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 12

Gone Skydiving

Sat, Feb 4, 2023

Hammer takes his slam dunk to new heights with a sky-high trick shot. Wham and TNT pay homage to the legendary Globetrotter Coach "Sweet Lou" Dunbar. Coach Lou, Jet, Bulldog, and Hot Shot meet some champion little leaguers in Washington D.C. where they play a twist on a classic game. And the Globetrotters head to the great outdoors for a fishing excursion. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 13

Blast Off!

Sat, Feb 11, 2023

Jet, Wham, and Hotshot teach some South Central LA youth about the benefits of sports and exercise. Cheese and TNT visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center to learn how teamwork gets a rocket to the moon and back. And Bulldog shares a tribute to his most important mentor and inspiration: his older brother. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 14

Swimming With Whale Sharks

Sat, Feb 18, 2023

Bulldog, Wham, and TNT join wounded veterans for an extraordinary encounter with whale sharks in Atlanta. Torch and Jet get in the groove as they join a special art education program to remix the Globetrotter theme song. Cheese heads home to the Bronx to revisit his roots. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 15

Art in the Jet

Sat, Feb 25, 2023

The Globetrotters join a special program that is revitalizing inner city basketball courts. Cheese gets a galactic lesson on what it takes to prepare food for zero gravity. Jet comes in for a landing in his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he gives back at a youth basketball camp. And Wham breaks the world record for most between-the-leg dribbles in one minute. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 16

Running to Grandma's Place

Sat, Apr 22, 2023

Bulldog and Wham visit a group of formerly homeless men who have dedicated themselves to daily running and each other. Cheese, Jet, and Hotshot travel to Harlem, New York to help teach local students the value of reading. Hammer and Torch learn about the delicious business of selling Gelato. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 17

New Teammates

Sat, Apr 29, 2023

Coach Lou joins Hammer, Bulldog, and the team to learn about the history and legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters from their humble beginnings in Chicago. Tryouts for new Globetrotter Team Members are underway and the Globetrotters remember some of their favorite places from around the world. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 18

Yes You Can!

Sat, May 6, 2023

Hammer, Bulldog, and TNT travel to Phoenix to help empower and motivate local youth at a renowned afterschool program. Bulldog, Jet, and Hotshot learn about the value of financial literacy while discovering the game of golf. Globetrotter Max 'Hops' Pearce unveils his unique artwork. TNT gets help from Wham in her search for a family dog. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 19

Welcome Home

Sat, May 13, 2023

The Globetrotters help a deserving family win a brand new home. Cheese and TNT empower inner-city youth who are fighting back against violence. The Globetrotters pay tribute to their legendary teammate Meadowlark Lemon. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 20

Beats, Bravery, & Basketball

Sat, May 20, 2023

Aspiring teen-girl music producers teach Jet, Bulldog, Wham, and Cheese how to make some awesome beats. Coach Lou and the players help create greenspace in southside Chicago. Hammer tells an injured young fan the inspirational story of his own childhood injury and how he recovered. And Bulldog shares a tribute to his most important mentor and inspiration: his older brother. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 21

Back to The Moon

Sat, May 27, 2023

Cheese and TNT visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center to learn how teamwork gets a rocket to the moon and back. Hammer, Bulldog, and TNT travel to Phoenix to help empower and motivate local youth at a renowned afterschool program, and the Globetrotters remember some of their favorite places from around the world. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 22

Community Compassion

Sat, Jun 24, 2023

Torch and Cheese learn about the importance of mentorship for teens in the tech industry. Wham, Bulldog, and Hotshot fulfill a major need for a south central Los Angeles after-school program. Bulldog, Jet, and Hotshot learn about the value of financial literacy while discovering the game of golf. Cheese heads home to the Bronx to revisit his roots. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 23

Homecoming

Sat, Jul 1, 2023

Torch and Jet get in the groove as they join a special art education program to remix the Globetrotters' theme song. Coach Lou joins Hammer, Bulldog, and the team to learn about the history and legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters from their humble beginnings in Chicago. The Globetrotters help a deserving family win a brand new micro-home. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 24

Washington D.C.

Sat, Jul 8, 2023

The team travels to the Nation's Capital where Bulldog, Jet, and Hotshot learn about the value of financial literacy while discovering the game of golf. Also, Cheese, Bulldog, Hot Shot, and Jet meet with local D.C. youth to support their mission for clean water and self-reliance. The team plays a classic playground game with some champion little leaguers. And Spelling Bee champion and basketball star, Zaila Avant Garde, meets with Coach Lou for a lesson in the Globetrotters' innovative trick shots. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 25

The Ambassadors of Goodwill

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Cheese and TNT empower inner-city youth who are fighting back against violence. Hammer, Cheese, and TNT trade in the wood-grain for the ice rink in Chicago. Globetrotter Max 'Hops' Pearce unveils his unique artwork. Bulldog, Wham, and TNT join a group of wounded veterans for an extraordinary encounter with whale sharks in Atlanta. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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Episode 26

Making the Cut

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Tryouts for new Globetrotter Team Members are underway. Who will make the cut? Meanwhile, Jet, Wham, and Hotshot teach some South Central LA youth about the benefits of sports and exercise. And, the Globetrotters pay tribute to their legendary teammate Meadowlark Lemon. Hosted by Craig Robinson.

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